Construction Technology - Level 6

Programme Title: Construction Technology

SCQF Level: 6

Qualifications Description: Within NC Framework

Start Date: June 2014 End Date: May 2015

Day/Time: on both Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2pm – 4pm

Course Outline/Description:

This course is ideal as a first step for learners wanting to know more about the world of construction, while also giving the knowledge and skills needed for a career within the industry at technician level. Covering a range of Architecture and Civil Engineering subjects this course will help with career choice in construction.

Semester 1 - Units to be completed:

Construction Site Surveying:

Interpretation of data from site plans developed for individual construction projects and from Ordnance Survey maps and plans. Practical survey and production of a site plan, contour plan and section.

Building Design and Technology:

This Unit is suitable for candidates who have limited knowledge of the various factors which affect the design of a house. On completion of this Unit the candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the prime factors which influence the way in which a design evolves. Allied to this will be an awareness of the technical constraints on house construction.

Semester 2 - Units to be completed:

Computer Aided Drawing in Construction:

Interpretation and production of graphic and statistical data using professional software packages and applications.

Construction materials: An Introduction:

This Unit is designed to provide candidates with an introduction to construction materials commonly used in the construction industry. This Unit is suitable for candidates with no prior experience of construction materials. It gives candidates an introduction to the production processes for construction materials, together with an introduction to the properties of materials and their identification by physical inspection.

Assessment Method for each of the Listed Units for this programme:

The awards encourage a more holistic approach to assessment and this has been adopted in this award. The specification places the emphasis on assessing the whole Outcome or a combination of Outcomes rather than on individual Performance Criteria. Unit definitions allow the use of ‘sampling’ of knowledge and/or skills where appropriate.

Describe how the pupils will be encouraged to develop Skills for Learning, Skills for Life and Skills for Work:

Successful Learners

Goals & Achievement set at unit introduction

Learning linked to the unit outcomes + prof practice

New ideas introduced and discussed

Achievement and progress reviews provided

Students participation in feedback/evaluation

Adaption of Learning Styles/Strategies to Suit Group.

Technology used for learning where appropriate

Learning independently and as part of a group through activities Working towards the achievement of all outcomes

Participating in group discussions and problem solving as part of a team

Core Skill – written and spoken communication used, IT used for investigation

Students have the opportunity to relate theoretical content of the unit to scenarios (real and imaginary) from different types of construction industry settings. Good understanding of structure is a valuable asset in an employee.

If there are opportunities within this programme to progress, please describe them below:

This programme may provide candidates with opportunities to progress to: